Decades of failures turned Grenfell Tower into a 'death trap,' report says
The report on the deadly London high-rise fire blames government, regulators and the industry for the deaths of 72 people.
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Meghan Markle Closing Her Own Car Door Excites Social Media Users
The Duchess of Sussex stepped out of her car Tuesday evening after the the door was opened for her, and then shut it herself, shocking some Twitter users.
London Lights Grenfell Tower Green A Year After Deadly Fire
Seventy-two lives were lost in the fire. The incident has come to symbolize poor living conditions in public housing and what is perceived as a slow and distant government response.
5 Months After Grenfell Blaze, 320 Households Are Still In Emergency Housing
An independent task force called the pace of rehousing residents after the fire "painfully slow." More than 200 children are among those who still need a permanent home.
U.K. Police: 'Reasonable Grounds' To Suspect Corporate Manslaughter In Grenfell Fire
In a letter to survivors and families of those killed in the fire, Metropolitan Police say local authorities may have committed the crime, which can result in a fine but no jail time.
U.K. To Temporarily Waive Immigration Rules For Those Impacted By Tower Fire
The government says it is loosening the restrictions for a 12-month period on foreign nationals directly impacted by last month's enormous blaze in London. At least 79 people were killed.
Some U.S. States Relax Restrictions On Cladding Suspected In Grenfell Tower Fire
Changes to building codes in some U.S. jurisdictions may allow the use of siding similar to that of Grenfell Tower in London. A fire at the apartment building killed at least 79 people last week.
'Grenfell Changes Everything': Hundreds Of Homes Evacuated Over Safety Fears
Authorities have evacuated roughly 650 apartments in London high-rises, citing cladding similar to the materials used in Grenfell Tower, which went up in a deadly blaze earlier this month.
Massive Fire At London High-Rise Started In A Refrigerator, Police Say
Investigators also say some of the building's exterior materials failed safety tests. Police say they're considering manslaughter charges over the blaze, in which at least 79 people died.
79 People Are Believed Dead In London's Grenfell Tower Apartment Fire
For police, fire and emergency crews inside the tower, "it is incredibly emotional working in there," Metropolitan Police Cmdr. Stuart Cundy says.